Pope Leo XIV says he ‘truly wishes’ to visit Vietnam
In a significant diplomatic and pastoral moment, Pope Leo XIV met with Vietnamese Vice President Võ Thị Ánh Xuân on June 30 and openly expressed his strong personal desire to visit Vietnam “in the near future.”
Vietnamese leaders extend condolences over death of Pope Francis
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on April 21 extended a message of condolences to Secretary of State of the Vatican Cardinal Pietro Parolin over the death of Pope Francis.
Vietnam premier sends condolences to Vatican over Pope Francis’s passing
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has extended his condolences to the Vatican following the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday, April 21, after a prolonged illness, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Notre-Dame Cathedral of Saigon decorated with 500 km of LED lights for Christmas
The two bell towers of the Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon have been decorated by strings of LED lights spanning 500 km for Christmas and New Year.
Vatican eyes closer ties with communist Vietnam
Closer relations between the Vatican and Vietnam have raised eyebrows over why the Catholic Church is making friends with a state where religious organizations are tightly under the thumb of the communist authorities.
Vatican’s top diplomat visits Vietnam, fueling speculation of Pope Francis visit
The Vatican’s foreign minister emphasized Pope Francis’ care for Catholics in Vietnam and the pontiff’s desire for full diplomatic relations with the Communist country, during a first-of-its-kind visit in April.
A papal tour to normalize relations between Vietnam and the Vatican
Both sides have promised not to interfere in each other’s internal affairs.
Pope meets Vietnam political delegation, wants to visit the country
Pope Francis met a delegation from Vietnam’s Communist Party on Thursday and the Vatican’s foreign minister said the pontiff was keen to visit the Southeast Asian country in the wake of upgraded relations.
New year offers ‘comprehensive’ Vietnam-Vatican ties
For Catholics in Vietnam, the appointment of a permanent Vatican representative comes after 14 years of dialogue
Polish archbishop appointed Vatican representative in Vietnam
Pope Francis has appointed Archbishop Marek Zalewski from Poland to be the Vatican’s resident papal representative in Vietnam.
Vietnam : president invites pope Francis to visit
President Vo Van Thuong has invited Pope Francis to visit Vietnam, the government announced as the political leader met and exchanged Christmas greetings with Church leaders in the communist nation.
Vietnam to have first post-war resident papal representative
The Vatican and Vietnam have agreed to have a Resident Papal Representative in Hanoi, they said on Thursday, a step years in the making that could lead to full diplomatic relations with the communist-run country and provide a model for…
Has the Vatican sacrificed religious freedom for ties with Vietnam?
An agreement likely to be announced this week is aimed to benefit the Communist Party rather than the people
Priest discusses challenges to iconic Saigon church renovation
The Covid pandemic and the Ukraine war have slowed the delivery of rare construction materials from Europe, says the priest in charge of restoring downtown Saigon’s bright red Notre Dame Cathedral.
Marian pilgrimage site La Vang : center of faith and Marian devotion
In 2022 the number of pilgrims visiting the Shrine of the Blessed Virgin Mary in La Vang, in the province of Quang Tri (Archdiocese of Hue), has increased significantly.
Saigon cathedral renovation extended by four years to 2027
Renovations to the iconic Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon will last until 2027 instead of 2023 as originally planned, the HCMC culture department said Thursday.
Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral to reopen next week
The Notre-Dame Cathedral, one of HCMC’s iconic landmarks in its downtown area, will reopen next Saturday, allowing parishioners at half of its maximum capacity.
Vietnam communists accept religions’ olive branch as COVID rages
Catholics and Buddhists mobilize health workers to help Ho Chi Minh City cope
Vietnam monks reject state-run TV station’s accusations
Benedictines say the report is offensive and that they have proof of ownership of disputed land
Vietnamese Benedictines condemn authorities’ ‘terrorism’
Monks accuse Thue Thien Hue government of organizing violent acts that ‘go against civilized behavior’
Demolition of historic Vietnam cathedral Is underway
The 135-year-old Bui Chu Cathedral will be replaced with a replica that can hold more people. The church rejected an offer of land and help renovating the old building.
Catholic and Buddhist leaders meet for Vesak in Vietnam
Archbishop Linh aims to foster community solidarity between the two religions